empty-pockets

The "forgetful" borrower. Don't be surprised when you lend money to a cousin or your favorite uncle and you never get it back.If you lend money to a family member, consider it a gift. Family members are usually the worst when it comes to repaying a loan. So when Christmas comes around and they find an empty box under the tree, say Christmas came earlyâ€”when you â€œlentâ€ them $200 earlier in the year.